Kind-hearted volunteers are to give up part of their Christmas Day in order to ensure that those who would otherwise have a lonely festive period have people to share it with.

The Maes-y-Coed Community Centre in Heath , Cardiff , will throw open its doors on December 25 for an afternoon of mince pies, sherry, tea, and coffee.

It is thought elderly people, single parents, and even people in their teens may want to come along and spend a few hours together on Christmas Day at the centre, which is situated just off Maes-y-Coed Road near the Allied Bakeries site.

The event will run free of charge with everything on offer – including volunteers’ time – being given free of charge.